| When we were young, the tales of Robin Hood | | | | you are making a decision as to which bow you |
| and his band of merry men or William Tell and his | | | | want to buy for your young archer: |
| prowess with the bow used to enthrall us. I, for | | | |  For raw beginners, it is better to |
| one, was very interested in picking up a bow and | | | | get a pre-hunting starter kit, which comes with all |
| arrow and splitting an apple placed on someone's | | | | the necessary paraphernalia and instructions your |
| head from a distance. From the history of human | | | | child might need. |
| evolution, do you remember all those pictures and | | | |  Confirm with the seller or any |
| cave paintings, which showed men with bows and | | | | other available expert whether the bow you've |
| arrows chasing animals and 'bringing home the | | | | chosen, is the best one for your child. |
| bacon'? Or surely, you remember that popular | | | |  Check on "draw length" and "draw |
| game you might have played as kids - Cowboys | | | | weight" of the chosen bow. The former refers to |
| and Indians! All proof of our fascination with bows | | | | the fully extended length a bow can be stretched |
| and arrows and satisfying the long-buried instinct | | | | to, while the latter refers to the maximum |
| to hunt, because it made survival possible. Of | | | | weight, which can be let-off by the archer, when |
| course, today you don't need to hunt for your | | | | the bow is fully stretched. |
| food, but archery is still popular, but as a sport | | | |  Remember to pick up the |
| only. | | | | appropriate safety gear along with the |
| Today, you might no longer be fascinated with | | | | bow-and-arrow set - gloves, safety goggles, |
| bows and arrows, but your children sure will be! | | | | protective vest and finger protectors. |
| Therefore, if you have a budding archer at home, | | | |  As your child grows, it will become |
| encourage his/her interest by picking up a bow | | | | necessary to replace the existing bow with one |
| that is age-appropriate and just right for your kid. | | | | appropriate for his/her latest age, height and body |
| Playing with arrows can be dangerous, so do | | | | weight. Therefore, don't buy an expensive bow |
| remember to instruct your child in the necessary | | | | set at the first instance itself, since your child will |
| safety rules and precautions and never let them | | | | go through several bows by the time he/she is |
| be unsupervised when practicing with the bow. | | | | fully grown up. |
| What constitutes the ideal bow for your | | | |  Research and compare the |
| youngster? Walk into the nearest sporting goods | | | | different models and styles of bows which are |
| or hunting supplies' store and take tips from the | | | | commercially available, in short, do your |
| expert advice available there. You can also check | | | | homework thoroughly, before you take the |
| out archery schools or instructors who will help | | | | plunge with your wallet. However, make sure the |
| your child adapt to the bow and learn how to use | | | | bow you pick is of good quality and is durable. |
| it safely. Another alternative - take a walk | | | | Having gotten a fair idea of what you need to |
| through cyberspace and you might just find what | | | | look for, why wait? Take your budding archer |
| you are looking for! | | | | with you and hit the stores! William Tell, here I |
| To get you started, here's what's important when | | | | come! |